USCIS moves to keep foreign men out of women's sports ahead of LA Olympics

"The Trump Administration is standing up for the silent majority who've long been victims of leftist policies that defy common sense," USCIS said.

By Ben Whedon

Published: August 4, 2025 2:22pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Monday announced guidance directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prevent foreign men from entering the country if they seek to participate in women's sports.

The move could prove contentious ahead of the LA Olympics as it would effectively bar the participation of transgender athletes.

“Men do not belong in women’s sports. USCIS is closing the loophole for foreign male athletes whose only chance at winning elite sports is to change their gender identity and leverage their biological advantages against women,” USCIS Spokesperson Matthew Tragesser said in a statement.

“It’s a matter of safety, fairness, respect, and truth that only female athletes receive a visa to come to the U.S. to participate in women’s sports," he added. "The Trump Administration is standing up for the silent majority who've long been victims of leftist policies that defy common sense."

The policy will apply to 0-1A, E11, and E21 alien visas.